What should I spend my money on?

sjclark

I realise that this may cause some religious debates but...

I have £250 to spend on "upgrading" my Road Cycling experience. The question is "What should I spend it on?". ;-)

As background, my current bike is a Specialized Tarmac with a mixture of 10spd 105 and Ultegra. I have XeroLite Xr-1 wheels.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

markos1963

£250? I'd spend it on race entries, TT entries etc. Far more improvment per £ than any equipment. If you had said £500 then I'd have said get a coach.

Alumin-Liam

Are you racing?

If so that money will go straight away on entries, nutrition, etc.

If not then head somewhere nice to ride for a week. Much better value than carbon components...

dilemna

Spend it on me.

bigpikle

yep - a visit somewhere amazing to ride!

banditvic

Garmin Edge 500

Im Bald Ok

+1 for a garmin edge 500 if you don't already have one.
Seeing exactly what your heart is doing, cadence and the ability to have a look at elevation data and your route is a worthwhile investment. Plus the multiple other functions not mentioned. It's by far my favourite 'accessory'.

JRooke

replace your 105 stuff

Wamas

+1 for Garmin Edge

dennisn

markos1963 wrote:

£250? I'd spend it on race entries, TT entries etc. Far more improvment per £ than any equipment. If you had said £500 then I'd have said get a coach.

Best answer I've ever heard on this forum. Get out and race. That's where the real deal is at. Not in some showoffy, blingy, overly expensive bike parts. The fun and challenge
is in the competition and comradeship with fellow riders.

Wheelie Bin

Cake, pies and tea are the perfect upgrades to my cycling excursions.